I found these '60s strategy board games, "TwixT," "Oh-Wah-Ree," and "Ploy," at the Really Free Fair outside the farmer's market in Berkeley, CA. I couldn't believe anyone would want to give them up.

What I love about these boxes, part of the 3M Bookshelf Series, is how they're designed to look like hardbound books when you shelve them. Both "TwixT" and "Oh-Wah-Ree," were invented by famous game designer Alex Randolph and published in 1962. "Ploy," a Space Age version of chess created by Frank Thibault, was released in 1970.

My brother in Texas is a board-game fanatic, so I gave these to him. We played "TwixT," and of course, he beat me. It is simple in regards to the board, pieces, and play, but actually a brain-bender to win.

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Belltown, 5 years agoI love how the guy on the front of Ploy looks exactly like the Chekov character from the TV version of "Star Trek!"

TallerThanNapoleon, 5 years agoI was going to say the same thing, but I think his ears might be heading toward Mr. Spock territory. I imagine you'd need the cold, hard analytical skills of a Vulcan to get anywhere with Ploy.

arty45xx, 5 years agoi just got out my twixt game have the same game any idea on value of twixt its a great game

lisa, 5 years agoLooks like there are several on eBay right now, offered for $5-$70. Since I got these for free, I feel like I scored no matter. :)

jhix, 5 years agoI have those games too. ;) I also have "Facts in Five" and "Jumpin" games from 3M. I found this website that gives a little more information about these games. http://www.gamepile.com/items.php?id=2

lisa, 5 years agoHuh, I wonder who gave you the first three. ;) Did you get the other 3M games after I gave those to you?

jhix, 5 years agoFound one before and one after. Got them each for about $2. I have also seen many of the other titles at antique stores, but they usually want $15 or more for them.

twixter, 4 years agoI'm glad you enjoyed Twixt, and I hope you continue to play. One source of info is